There was a time, in the mid-2000s (when I started investing in MFs) when it was not so simple to begin investing in mutual funds. Lots of paperwork, cheques, and time lags. But times have changed. With the advent of…
Category: SIP
I can invest Rs 50,000 (50K) per month. How to start?
I got a mail from a young reader. Here is the summary: “I am 28 years old. Due to a job switch recently, I can now invest close to Rs 50,000 per month. I already have Rs 10,000 monthly EPF…
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Invest Rs 1.5 lakh in ELSS Fund for 10 years, Then Do Nothing till 60 – Results?
Recently, I happened to meet a distant cousin who is 25 years old. We got talking and as usual, we discussed savings (my bad). And about his savings patterns. He was, like many other young people out there, unable to…
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Doing SIP of 1% of Home loan – SIP Trick? (Analysis 2021)
When you take a home loan, you may want to prepay it quickly. I have heard this many times that doing a SIP of 1% of Home Loan Amount can be a good idea. Some refer to it as SIP…
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When Rs 1 Crore FD Monthly Interest is used as SIP in Nifty [Case Study]
How about Using monthly interest from Rs 1 Crore FD as SIP in Mutual Funds? That is, you use the FD monthly interest as SIP. Can this be one ideal option for new investors who are looking to scale equity…
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I am 30. Want to Retire at 50. How much to Invest Monthly?
I got a mail from a reader asking how much he needed to invest to retire at the age of 50. He is 30 and said that he had practically no savings at all. So it's like starting your investment…
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Power of Equity – Simple example of Wealth Creation
Recently, I was talking to a relative about how he managed money when I realized that despite being young, he was somehow not too convinced about the potential of equity for long-term wealth creation. So I thought I will try…
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SIP Investing (in 2021) – Advantages & Facts
The idea of SIP in Mutual Funds in India needs no introduction. Investors like us already know how SIP works and why it’s useful. But nevertheless, I thought it would be a good idea to highlight the advantages of SIP…
How to build Retirement Corpus of Rs 5 crore – in 15, 20, 25, 30 & 35 years?
You want to retire with Rs 5 crore in India. That’s a good solid goal to have in 2021. Till the 2000s, there was a common belief that Rs 1 crore would be enough to retire comfortably. But with inflation…
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Is Cheap (low) NAV better in Mutual Funds?
First, low NAV doesn’t mean that it’s a cheaper fund. Second, NO, cheap or low NAV is not better in mutual funds. In reality, the NAV of a fund is irrelevant and ideally, it shouldn’t even be considered when making…
Which is Best SIP Date (2021) in Mutual Funds?
Which is the Best SIP date for mutual fund SIP investments in India? This is one of the questions that I often get from readers (as well as my financial planning clients). Some similar questions are - Which is the…
ESG Mutual Funds in India: Should you invest (2021)?
ESG mutual funds are a new trend in the Indian mutual fund space. I am sure you must have heard about it. Many new funds have been launched in the ESG space over the past 1-year and in 2020-2021. But…
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Cheapest (LOWEST) cost Index Fund launched – Don’t Invest!
The advice in the title seems odd as I vouch for index investing. But hear me out first. The passive funds scene in India is heating up. A new entrant and a very AMC named NAVI Mutual Funds (which is…
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Should I invest in NFOs of Mutual funds (2021)?
When stock markets rise, it's not just the IPOs that come in quick succession. Even the mutual fund houses or AMCs want a slice of the pie and launch new offerings (NFOs or New Fund Offers). And this is what…
Mutual Funds Vs Real Estate: Which is better for Investing in India? (2021 Update)
Note – This is a guest post by Ajay. He has previously written on this topic (links in later part of the post) and now updates his thoughts on the basis of 2021 data. Ajay has also authored other interesting…
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